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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.61, 1,063.77 and 690.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.61, 1,063.77 and 690.96 is: 1,037.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.61 : 1,063.77 = 690.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.61/1,063.77 = 690.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.61x = 1,063.77 × 690.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.61x = 735,017.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,017.86/708.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,037.27

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